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Ireland's number 8 Aoife Wafer joins us to talk about the beginning of the Women's Six Nations, the defeat to France, and preparations going forward.

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Aer Lingus ambassador and 42-cap Ireland international Linda Djougang speaks with John Duggan on the eve of the Women's Six Nations, with a crucial clash in Belfast against France first up on Saturday.

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack puts the final touches to Ireland's Women's Six Nations preparations.

We hear from Linda Djougang and Fiona Tuite on the test that awaits in Belfast against France.

RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett are back to reinforce Leinster in Pretoria.

Ulster are getting stronger as they prepare to slay the Dragons.

While Connacht shuffle their pack for their trip to the Ospreys.

It's Fiona Hayes and Anna Caplice on the #SixNationsShow this week as they preview Ireland's opening round of the Women's Six Nations against France this Saturday.

From rising stars like Aoife Wafer and new captain, Amee-Leigh Costigan, to dark horses across the tournament, they name the players to watch out for, analyse the French team, and give insight into the Irish camp.

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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news ahead of Ireland's Women's Six Nations opener with France in Belfast.

Eve Higgins discusses what success looks like for Ireland in this year's tournament, plus head coach Scott Bemand shares his reasons for picking a new captain.

Munster have rung the changes for their URC trip to Glasgow.

Peato Mauvaka has received a ban for his headbutt against Scotland.

And former Ulster lock Jeremy Davidson has a new job.

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look ahead to a huge clash away to reigning URC champions Glasgow Warriors.

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On this morning's show, Nathan Murphy joined Kathleen and Colm from Plovdiv where he previewed the Republic of Ireland's Nations League playoff with Bulgaria.

They, of course, aren't the only international teams in action this week, and football writer Graham Hunter examined the state of play elsewhere.

We previewed the Women's Six Nations with former Ireland player Grace Davitt & The Telegraph’s Fiona Tomas.

Plus, there was live reaction to the death of former F1 boss Eddie Jordan.

And it's there we take our Bite this morning, with former Jordan F1 designer Gary Anderson reacting to the passing of his former boss, and then we check in on that W6N chat with Grace and Fiona.

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Former Ireland international Grace Davitt & reporter Fiona Tomas join Kathleen McNamee & Colm Boohig on the line to look ahead to Ireland’s upcoming Six Nations campaign!

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Meghann Scully was in Belfast on Saturday as Ireland were defeated 15-27 to France in the opening round of the Six Nations. She spoke with head coach Scott Bemand as well as squad captain Edel McMahon, and players Erin King and Niamh O'Dowd following the match.

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest injury news ahead of the start of Ireland's Women's Six Nations campaign, and it's fair to say France have the worst of it.

France men's head coach Fabien Galthié continues to moan about Ireland, despite their Six Nations title.

Two more Leinster backs have extended their stays with the province.

Another England winger has his Lions hopes dashed.

And the RFU want a relaxation of the licensing laws around Twickenham.